Take the words right out of somebody’s mouth
phrase
To say exactly what another person was about to say, or thinking.
I was going to suggest pizza for dinner, but you took the words right out of my mouth!
Often appears as...
- took the words right out of my mouth
- take the words right out of your mouth
Usage tips
Colloquial
phrase
To say exactly what another person was about to say, or thinking.
I was going to suggest pizza for dinner, but you took the words right out of my mouth!
Often appears as...
- took the words right out of my mouth
- take the words right out of your mouth
Usage tips
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Synchronous Thoughts
This phrase highlights a shared thought or opinion at the same moment with another person.
When Jim mentioned a beach holiday, he took the words right out of my mouth!
Pro Tip 2/3Casual Expression
It's used in informal situations and is not appropriate for formal writing or speeches.
During the meeting, she mentioned the budget issues, which took the words right out of my mouth.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Literal
Understand it's a figurative expression meaning no actual words were stolen.
You just mentioned hiking this weekend—I was thinking the same. You took the words right out of my mouth!
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